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Hello everyone, I am seeking to find someone in or near Columbus who is a layer or in law school that could offer some legal advise for the new bouldering gym in Columbus opening this fall. I would be willing to exchange membership time for such help. (Questions regarding LLC status, release waivers...

Hello everyone, The building has been leased and construction has begun on the "Columbus Bouldering Co-Op." The building is just a few blocks north of campus on High Street. The space is awesome and is going to offer an amazing amount of bouldering, creating a serious training spot in Colu...

Carlin is and always will be my my greatest artistic inspiration. I shaped thousands of climbing holds to his amazing comedy and sketches. I spent hundreds upon hundreds of hours being inspired by his talent and amazing wit. Sitting 25 inches from him in the front row of a Cincinnati show, my life h...

Hello everyone, I am trying to figure out the needs for Purple Valley. I rebolted Captain-One-Eye a few years back so I am thinking that route should be ok. A good anchor check is in order for sure though. Has anyone been on Coffee Talk or Come In Your Lycra lately? Those are two routes I think get ...

Hello everyone, Ok the fun begins on Saturday at 9am. I will have a master list of stuff that needs fixed ready to pick from. I will do my best to fix lines on some of the routes Thursday night and leave notes on them to inform "non volunteer" climbers that those routes are being repaired ...

Hello everyone, I am trying to compile a "status report" of bolts, anchors and fixed gear that needs some attention in the replacement department for the "Do Work Tour" I am only one person and could use the help of people who are out there climbing and have seen stuff that needs...

Hello everyone, The "Do Work Tour" has begun. The prizes are rolling in for the gear raffle (Sterling Rope, Five Ten Shoes, Clif Bars, Nemo Shirts, Wolverine Guidebooks, Krieg Chalkbags, etc.) Lots of cool stuff. The gear donations have been coming along as well. The tour kicks on on Frida...

Hello everyone, Well the "Do Work Tour" is set for the weekend of June 27, 28 & 29th. As an added incentive, aside from the awesome gear I am going to have to raffle off (ropes, shoes, climbing holds, cabin rental gift cert. etc.) and the amazing work being done, Dr. Bob has offered to...

Hello everyone, This is an update. I already have gear being donated as we speak. I am in the middle of gathering more sponsors for this idea of mine and will be back with more info soon. I am turning this into a full blown deal and want to put forth a ton of effort on this so hang tight till I can ...

Hello everyone, Well I am moving down to the Red this summer for about three months. A much needed rest from the world of academia and research. I am going to be spending some of my rest days and those fun humidity filled days jugging up lines and re-bolting some stuff and replacing old anchors, qui...